Public Charging updates

Updated: 3 April 2025

In order to use the new Evolt public charging points, drivers will be required to set up an account at www.evoltnetwork.co.uk.

During registration drivers can order an RFID card, which will enable a simple tap to start a charge and tap to stop a charge. Other payment methods are via the App or by using Web-pay, details can be found at https://evoltnetwork.co.uk/payment-methods/

When charging the following Pre-Authorisation fees are applicable –

• RFID charging - £0
• App charging - £1
• Web-pay - £1
• Contactless, where available - £5

Please note the Pre-Authorisation fee is only held temporarily and does not leave your account, you are only charged for the power delivered.

Chargers being updated April 2025;

• Loch Promenade, Douglas (Paparazzi)
• Comis Hotel

Chargers updated;

• Manx Utilities Headquarters - complete
• Jurby Medical Centre - complete
• The Bowl, Douglas – complete
• The Arboretum, St Johns - complete
• Glen Helen Lodge - complete
• Shore Road, Port Erin - complete
• Bradda Glen - complete
• Elm Tree Road, Onchan - complete
• Town Square, Ramsey - complete
• East Quay, Peel – complete
• Old Grammar School, Castletown - complete

Updated: 25 November 2024

RFID cards are being provided without a fee, up until the end of December 2024.

£35 charging fee to be removed for those charging on the Isle of Man.  Manx Utilities will be responsible for the control of charges being applied to the Island’s public charging network.

Chargers being replaced week commencing 25 November 2024;

• Monday - Market Sq Ramsey
• Tuesday - Easy Quay Peel
• Wednesday - Loch Prom - Paparazzi
• Thursday - Comis Hotel

Updated: 13 November 2024

In order to use the new Evolt public charging points, drivers will be required to set up an account at www.evoltnetwork.co.uk.

During registration drivers can order an RFID card, which will enable a simple tap to start a charge and tap to stop a charge. Other payment methods are via the App or by using Web-pay, details can be found at https://evoltnetwork.co.uk/payment-methods/

Chargers replaced:

• Manx Utilities Headquarters
• Jurby Prison
• Jurby Medical Centre
• The Bowl Car Park, Douglas
• The Arboretum, St Johns
• Glen Helen Lodge

Being replaced 13 November 2024;

• Shore Road, Port Erin
• Bradda Glen

To be replaced 14 November 2024:

• Elm Tree Road, Onchan

 

Updated: 6 November 2024

In order to use the new Evolt public charging points, drivers will be required to set up an account at www.evoltnetwork.co.uk.

During registration drivers can order an RFID card, which will enable a simple tap to start a charge and tap to stop a charge. Other payment methods are via the App or by using Web-pay, details can be found at https://evoltnetwork.co.uk/payment-methods/

Chargers will be replaced initially at:

• Manx Utilities Headquarters
• Jurby Medical Centre
• The Bowl, Douglas
• The Arboretum, St Johns
• Glen Helen Lodge
• Shore Road, Port Erin
• Bradda Glen
• Elm Tree Road, Onchan
• Town Square, Ramsey
• East Quay, Peel
• Loch Promenade, Douglas
• Comis Hotel
• Old Grammar School, Castletown

What happens to any credit that I have left on my Pod-point account?

What methods are available to initiate a charge?

Where can I get an RFID card from and how much do they cost?

What do I do if I lose my RFID card?

I don’t want to share my personal details to charge my car, how can I pay?

Can I still charge my vehicle using a Type 2 charging lead?

Will I be able to charge my PHEV using the local DC Rapid chargers?

Will I have to download a different App to Pod-point?

Who do I contact if I have a problem?

Who owns and operates the charging network?

Can I use my Evolt charging account outside the IOM?

Where can I locate a charge point on the IOM?

How do I unplug my cable?

Do I need to pay for parking?

Do I need to bring a cable to charge my car?

I'm visiting the Isle of Man. What payment methods can I use?